Parallel Compressor Assembly for High-Volume Tire Inflation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tire repair kits for passenger cars are inadequate for inflating larger vehicle tires with high tire volume efficiently due to size and weight constraints, and enlarging the compressor would exacerbate these issues.
Innovation Solution
A compressor assembly with multiple parallel compressor units, including a first and at least one second compressor unit, fluidly connected via a manifold and controlled by a control device, allowing incremental flow regulation and redundancy for efficient inflation of high-volume tires.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the compressor is enlarged to inflate high-volume tires quickly, then the inflation speed and capability are improved, but the size and weight of the tire repair kit increase noticeably
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor is divided into multiple independent compressor units (first compressor unit, second compressor unit, etc.) that can operate independently or in combination. This segmentation allows the system to provide high inflation capability when needed while maintaining a compact individual unit size, resolving the contradiction between inflation speed and kit weight.
2Productivity
If the compressor is enlarged to fill high-volume tires at high pressure in short time, then the repair efficiency for commercial vehicles is improved, but the device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor system is segmented into multiple independent compressor units with common control logic. Each unit has its own control unit, but they share common functionality through the control system, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high repair efficiency for commercial vehicles.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit dynamically selects and activates appropriate compressor units based on real-time requirements such as tire volume, required pressure, and time constraints. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize performance for different vehicle types without increasing inherent device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple compressor units are added to increase inflation capability, then the capability to handle various tire sizes is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compressor assembly is segmented into independent modular units that can be selectively activated. This modular segmentation provides adaptability for different tire sizes while keeping each individual unit simple and manageable, thus not increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple compressor units share common control logic and functionality through a unified control unit that manages all units. This universal control approach enables the system to handle various tire sizes and repair scenarios while maintaining simple and consistent device structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The compressor assembly efficiently inflates high-volume tires at high pressure with a compact design, ensuring redundancy and reduced size and weight, suitable for both passenger car and truck tires.
Implementation Method 1
a first compressor unit (2) for the compression of air (100)
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a compressor assembly (1) for an apparatus (100) for inflating and/or repairing inflatable items or products as needed, in particular vehicle tires. The compressor assembly (1) comprises a first compressor unit (2) having a compressed air outlet (5) via which the air compressed by the first compressor unit (2) is supplied. The compressor assembly (1) further comprises at least one further second compressor unit (3, 4) having a compressed air outlet (6, 7) via which the air compressed, in particular as needed, by the second compressor unit (3, 4) is supplied as compressed air. The first compressor unit (2) and the at least one second compressor unit (3, 4) are fluidly switched in parallel.